Hearing Impairment

[JaniceFerSure]

My dad's parents & my dad had hearing impairment and I've had moderate impairment growing up. I taught myself sign language (the alphabet at age 9, numbers at age 12, basic signs I have learned from books, movies, video tapes and I went to night school also).

This past winter, approximately November of '10, both ears have been ringing non-stop since then. My hearing has decreased tremendously because of this, with the need of having people to know of my problem and having them repeat themselves. I do not wear hearing aids, I can't afford to get one or have my hearing checked.

Just wanted to know, if anyone at MC has hearing difficulties, if they know sign language..if they inherited their impairment, etc...

 

[MartyMuppets]

I am not hearing impaired in any way, but I'm very sorry to hear about your problems Dee.

It must be frustrating for you, not to mention the pain. I hope you are able to get some medical help eventually.

 

[JaniceFerSure]

I am not hearing impaired in any way, but I'm very sorry to hear about your problems Dee.

It must be frustrating for you, not to mention the pain. I hope you are able to get some medical help eventually.

I have no idea as to why my ears have been ringing, tinnitus I'm guessing. I have difficulty hearing mainly low and really high tones.

 

[Beakerfan]

So sorry to hear about your hearing problems! I have heard there are some herbal remedies you might try for the tinnitus, though I have no experience with them.

 

[FUZZYRED]

Hi, I'm really sorry about your hearing. As being deaf person, I understand it really is frustrating but look on the bring side, I have been support by my family(mostly mum, alway stand up for me). I did learn sign laugauge at yr 8. So, I am sure it goes same for you. If you need anything, I will be there for you.